1. Preparing for Your Sophomore Year
Jefferson City High School

2. JCHS Diploma Requirements
4 Credits of English
3 Credits of Mathematics
3 Credits of Science
3 Credits of Social Studies
1 Credit of Practical Art*
1 Credit of Fine Art
1 Credit of Physical Education
.5 Credit of Health
.5 Credit of Personal Finance*
*This can count as half of your practical art credit.
Page 6 in the Academic Planning Guide
Must pass the Mo & US Constitution tests

3. JCHS College Prep Requirements
4 Credits of Language Arts
4 Credits of Mathematics
4 Credits of Science
4 Credits of Social Studies
2 Credits of the same World Language
1 Credit of Practical Arts*
1 Credit of Fine Arts
1 Credit of Physical Education
.5 Credit of Health
.5 Credit of Personal Finance*
Accumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5
A Rating of Proficient or Advanced on 2 of 3 of MO Assessment Program tests admin. at the H.S. level.
*This can count as half of your practical art credit.
**Please reference the academic planning guide for more detailed information
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8. At JCHS we like to recognize students for academic success in different subject areas. Listed in the academic planning guide is a list of each department and the criteria for their award.
You can access the Academic Planning Guide on the JCHS Guidance webpage. It is located in the Enrollment Folder.
LANGUAGE ARTS:
English:
* Student must have completed 4.0 credits of English classes.
* In addition to English I, II, and III, students may choose among approved courses which include: Pre AP English Lit, AP English Language, English IV, English 101/102 Dual Enrollment or AP English Lit.
* Student must have a grade point average in all English courses.
* Student must score “proficient” or “advanced” on the English II End of Course Exam (EOC) exam.
Seal of Excellence

9. Summer School
Do NOT put the classes that you want to take in Summer on the enrollment sheets
Classes offered(subject to change) will be:
Core classes that you failed (E2020)
Driver Education
Physical Education
Enrichment
The full list will be provided with applications in March/April.

10. MSHSAA Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in high school athletics and/or academic/performing competitions all students must pass all courses to maintain eligibility.
– this website has CRUCIAL information in regards to sports activities and NCAA eligibility.
This includes:
All school athletic teams
Speech/Debate competitions
All band competitions
All choir competitions
All orchestra competitions
All academic competitions
If a student does fail a course, must retake in Summer School and pass to be eligible. Contact Activities Director or counseling office.

11. A+ Scholarship
You must
Have attended an A+ school for 3 consecutive years
2.5 g.p.a. at graduation
95% attendance or better for four years.
50 tutoring hours of unpaid tutoring or mentoring.
maintain good citizenship and avoid the unlawful use of drugs and/or alcohol.
Register for the selective service (for males)
Algebra EOC or a higher level DESE approved end-of-course in Math and score Proficient or Advanced. (There are some exceptions – those are listed on the A+ school website.)
**You DO NOT need to have an A+ average in high school to receive this scholarship!!!
**Free MONEY!!!

12. Academic Planning
A list of updated course descriptions, academy endorsement information and this power point will be linked to the JCHS Guidance web page:
Bring your Enrollment card on February 22nd to school.
Make sure to think carefully about your alternative course choices. They may become your class if there is a conflict.
Remember to review your selected academy endorsements in order to plan appropriately.
Honors/AP courses have summer assignments.

13. Enrollment Supplement Sheet
Use the enrollment sheet to decide which classes you would like to take
After each heading is the type of credit that it is. Example: fine art, practical art, etc.
You will transfer the Course number, Course name, and credit amount to your Enrollment card (USE PENCIL!).

14. Enrollment Steps Complete Enrollment Card
Review Transcript for selection of courses-student portal
Review course planner for your sophomore year selections
Make adjustments to the sophomore year to reflect course selections
Review website for course descriptions if you have questions regarding courses